Killer BTA

ticklesworth · 04/10/2010, 06:27 PM

I've had two fish get eaten by my BTA. Shouldn't fish have a natural instinct to stay away from it or are many of my fish going to have this fate?

bues0022 · 04/10/2010, 06:42 PM

My theory:

I once had a RBTA "eat" a fish. I thought the same thing as you, but now have a different theory. BTA's don't have that potent of a sting (relative to other nems). Normally, healthy fish should be able to avoid a BTA and even be able to get away if they get a slight sting. However, if the fish is sick or unhealthy, it won't be able to escape a slight sting and get eaten.

04/10/2010, 06:27 PM	#1
ticklesworth Dingo Daddy Slim Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24	Killer BTA I've had two fish get eaten by my BTA. Shouldn't fish have a natural instinct to stay away from it or are many of my fish going to have this fate? __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank: 30 Gal. Bow Front, Coralife 130w ComFlo, Fluval 305, Seaclone 100(modded) Current Life: 1 BTA w/ 1 Ocellaris, Green Spotted Dragonette, 3 Blue/Green Chromis, Assorted snails and crabs.

04/10/2010, 06:42 PM	#2
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	My theory: I once had a RBTA "eat" a fish. I thought the same thing as you, but now have a different theory. BTA's don't have that potent of a sting (relative to other nems). Normally, healthy fish should be able to avoid a BTA and even be able to get away if they get a slight sting. However, if the fish is sick or unhealthy, it won't be able to escape a slight sting and get eaten.